Specimen Information

Alligator mississippiensis
Alligator mississippiensis
(American alligator)
Reptiles-Crocodilians
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1724122
GroupReptiles-Crocodilians
GenusAlligator
Speciesmississippiensis
Common NameAmerican alligator
StatePA
CountyArmstrong
LocalityBrownstone Road, Apollo, PA
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameKiskiminetas
HUC8 Number05010008
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month10
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity pet
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:42751
Author:Coleman, L.
Date:2023
Title:'It was definitely crazy': Multiple alligators rescued from home in Armstrong County
Publisher:WTAE Pittsburgh's Action News 4
CommentsOne Alligator captured on porch, others rescued from neighbor's backyard and pool. All alligators taken to Nate's Reptile Rescue.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierJonathan Freedman, USGS NAS
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/5/2024].

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